Maternity

Possible gaps in NHS screening could be leaving pregnant women at risk of perinatal mental illnesses, a Royal College has warned.

A pregnant worker who was offered fewer shifts and later dismissed has been awarded more than £15,000 for unfair dismissal and discrimination. 

A lack of affordable childcare in the UK is forcing women out of work and hampering career progression.

Carrying out an individual risk assessment for an employee who is pregnant is a legal obligation in certain circumstances.

A bill to protect pregnant women and new parents against being made redundant passed successfully through the House of Commons...

The government has committed to taking forward a number of reforms to the right to request flexible working.
Legislation to...

The 2023/24 rates for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and sick pay have been set by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Supermarket chain Morrisons hit the headlines recently when it was ordered to pay £60,000 in damages for discriminating against a...

Last month's most popular FAQs include questions on witness statements, bank holidays and sickness absence.

A CIPD survey finds a gap in the support offered to employees who suffer baby or pregnancy loss.

Almost half of UK parents are dissatisfied with their employer’s paternity leave packages, according to a study.

The government is yet to respond to its consultation on flexible working. Anthony Purvis looks at existing legislation and what...

Glasgow City Council has announced it will start offering paid leave to employees who miscarry.

Some 46% of employers support extending statutory paternity/partner leave and pay, according to CIPD research.

Employers are more than twice as likely (102%) to offer enhanced parental leave packages compared with last year, analysis has shown.